Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Fargo, OK area (ZIP 73840). These include 117 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 4 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2018.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $512.3K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
Fargo has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fargo was Ice Storm on Jan 30, 2002, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 14, 2017), causing $657K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 73840 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fargo, OK, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Fargo has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $512.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 73840 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 30, 2002. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Fargo, OK area (ZIP 73840). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →